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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.64, 10,014.47 and 4,899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.64, 10,014.47 and 4,899.97 is: 6,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.64 : 10,014.47 = 4,899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.64/10,014.47 = 4,899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.64x = 10,014.47 × 4,899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.64x = 49,070,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,070,602.57/7,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.03

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